NPC Launches Committee to Curb Election Violence Ahead of 2024 Polls

The National Peace Council (NPC) has initiated a committee to develop a Code of Conduct to prevent vigilantism and election violence in preparation for Ghana’s 2024 general elections.

Ernest Adu Gyamfi chairs the committee, which comprises representatives from various political parties and is mandated to ensure a peaceful electoral process. At the inaugural meeting in Accra, Gyamfi outlined the committee’s responsibilities, emphasizing measures to promote compliance with the Code of Conduct and address reported violations.

Key objectives include educating party members on the perils of political violence, resolving conflicts stemming from breaches, and fostering dialogue among political leadership to mitigate violence risks.

Representing political parties, Emma Binkorang from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre affirmed their commitment to the Code’s terms of reference, underscoring their collective dedication to a violence-free electoral environment in December 2024.

Source:newsghana.com.gh